March 05, 2008

For The Artist In You

I love eyecolor palettes. I think it goes back to my days of staring at a box of crayons thinking it was so cool that I had so many colors to choose from. Okay, I sound a little insane admitting my love for a box of crayons, but whatever, I'm secure with my addiction to color. Now that I'm an "adult" (I use that term loosely) I still have the same fascination with muliple colors side by side under one case. That's why I am obsessed right now with Artistry's Rare Beauty Eye Compacts. These little compacts each offer four different vibrant colors that are totally wearable and actually last all day. I am amazed at how beautiful the colors blend on my lids and how minimal the creasing is. One compact (Discreet) has gorgeous bronzes and deep pinks which actually remind me of a summer sunset as I stare at them (there I go with the staring again). The other (Indulge) has four shades of violet with a lovely golden shimmer to the darkest shade that makes the most alluring smokey eye ever. Both compacts are only $29.50 (cheaper than Laura Mercier's Evolution of Color Palettes) and they actually blend better (sorry, Laura!) While I'm on the subject of how much I am going crazy for Artistry, they also have out a lip gloss, Artistry's Rare Beauty Lip Shine in Gifted, which is a stunning nude/pink perfect for any skin tone. It has a gorgeous shimmer to it and contains aloe, so it's incredibly moisturizing and soothing to even chapped lips. Now if someone could make a Crayola box of lip glosses, I would be in heaven. Hmmm, note to self, brilliant packaging idea...

Comments

I am right there with you! My favorite presents growing up were those huge makeup cases from the drugstore with like 40 eyeshadows and 20 lipsticks. These palettes look so pretty -- I'll definitely have to check them out!